GROUNDS / CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR

Salary: $5,800.00 - $7,054.00 Monthly
Location : Rowland Heights (Los Angeles County), CA
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: D-25/26-75
Department: Building Services
Opening Date: 06/05/2026
Closing Date: 7/1/2026 4:30 PM Pacific


ASSIGNMENT
POSITION

There is currently one (1) position available, eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week, twelve (12) months per year.Hours for this position are 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Eligibility lists are being established to fill the current position, hire substitutes and to fill future vacancies.

FILING PERIOD

Applications for this position will be accepted online only starting Friday, June 5, 2026, to Wednesday, July 1, 2026, until 4:30 pm.

*Applicants will be sent notifications via e-mail only*

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Under the direction of the Director of Facilities,schedules, assigns and supervises the work of a crew assigned to perform grounds construction and grounds maintenance work; estimates the cost of labor and material for construction projects; may personally performs skilled work in block wall construction, cement pouring and finishing, roofing removal and installation; operates power and motorized equipment including backhoe, skiploader tractor, cement mixer and concrete finishing tools and equipment; meets and confers with outside vendors and contractors; coordinates schedules and projects with site administrators; and performs other related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The primary duties of a position in this class are to assign, direct and supervise personnel performing skilled grounds construction work and grounds maintenance work. As a working supervisor, the incumbent personally performs grounds construction duties at a skilled level. The incumbent meets and confers with the Director of Facilities to resolve conflicts in work priorities, complaints and personnel problems. Since multiple projects are in progress at various locations throughout the District, the incumbent must regularly check work in progress and be able to work with minimal supervision exercising initiative and keeping the Director apprised of the status of projects. While the incumbent works within established procedures, judgment is exercised on a daily basis in handling situations and determining work priorities. Consequence of error in this class is high. Errors in estimating projects may impact the Department's budget. Failure to train employees on safe working procedures and to regularly monitor their performance may result in injury to employees, students, the public and/or damage to expensive equipment. Failure to complete projects on a timely basis may impact the educational program.

The class Grounds/Construction Supervisor is distinguished from the class of Grounds/ Construction Worker in that while the latter performs semi-skilled construction duties, they do not have formal supervisory responsibilities for the construction and grounds crew.
Confidential/Supervisory Salary Schedule: Range 25.5

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EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: Graduation from high school or its equivalency is required.


EXPERIENCE: Equivalent to three years of full-time experience in grounds construction and maintenance work including fence and block wall construction, cement pouring and finishing, is required. Supervisory experience and roofing removal and installation experience is desirable.

LICENSE/LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid, Class C, California Driver License, and a good driving record is required and must be maintained during employment.
• Completion of the Asbestos Containing Building Material (ACBM) training within the probationary period.

Applicants must provide a copy of the following at the time of application (you may upload the documents to your profile):

• High School Diploma/Equivalent or highest completed diploma (GED, AA/BA/MA)

Document(s) may be emailed to Applications without the supporting document(s) will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified Transcripts/Diplomas from foreign countries must be certified to meet the to be considered.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Employees in this classification drive a District vehicle to multiple locations to work both inside and outside in changing temperatures, poorly ventilated areas, inadequate lighting, wet or damp areas, confined spaces, at heights using ladders or scaffolding, with electrical hazards and dangerous machinery with moving parts, sharp objects, fumes, moderate to high concentrations of silica or allergenic dust, lead, asbestos, gases, chemicals, odors, toxic materials, explosive substances, loud noises, vibrations, hands in water, in direct contact with the public, students, and District personnel, and in the absence of direct supervision.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Employees in this classification stand, walk, lift and carry objects weighing up to 75 pounds; climb ladders and stairs; maintain balance; stoop, kneel, crawl, and bend repeatedly; repetitively use fingers, wrists, and hands while twisting or applying pressure; simultaneously use both arms, legs, and hands; reach overhead; hear normal voice conversation; speak clearly; operate a vehicle; use a computer, telephone, and radio.

EXAMINATION
OPEN / PROMOTIONAL WITH DUAL CERTIFICATION
The examination process may consist of a

• Supplemental Application Screening Panel (Training and Experience) or Job-Related Written Exam
• Technical Project / Structured Interview.

Only the most qualified applicants, as determined by the evaluation of the Supplemental Application, will be invited to the Technical Project / Structured Interviews.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PROOF OF EDUCATION:

If you received your education outside of the United States, you must have your degree/transcripts evaluated by a transcript evaluation service that certifies that your degree meets the United States equivalent for it to be considered. For more information about organizations who offer this service, please access the following: RUSD will only accept evaluations from agencies listed within the document.

ADVANCED SALARY STEP PLACEMENT

New employees are normally placed at Step A of the appropriate salary range for this classification. If the hiring authority requests advanced salary step placement to the Personnel Director, the new employee's eligibility will be determined in accordance with Personnel Commission Rule and Regulation 17.2.1. The Personnel Commission shall have final approval of any advanced salary step placement requests. Contact the Personnel Commission office for further information if you are hired. Advanced salary placement is only available to employees upon their initial hire.


APPOINTMENT

Candidates who pass all hurdles of the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list in rank order based on final scores including any veteran's / seniority credit. The top three ranks of eligibles who are ready and willing to accept the position shall be referred to the hiring administrator for interview. The eligibility list will be established for six (6) months. All new employees are subject to passing a physical examination, tuberculosis test, background review and must provide satisfactory evidence of authorization to work in the United States. Employment start date is contingent upon fingerprinting and criminal background clearance.


In accordance with Education Code 45301, an employee appointed to this class must serve a probationary period of six (6) months or 130 working days of paid service, whichever is longer. No employee shall attain permanent status in the classified service until s/he has completed a probationary period in a class. An employee may be released at any time during the probationary period.

PROCESSING FEE

New employees will be charged a processing fee (approximately $64) for the cost of fingerprinting. This fee must be paid at the time of processing appointment, with a MONEY ORDER ONLY, payable to RUSD.


VETERANS CREDIT

For entry level classes, veterans with thirty (30) days or more of active service (during a time of war or national emergency) who obtain a passing score shall be allowed an additional credit of five (5) points and disabled veterans receive ten (10) additional points. Entry-level positions are defined as all positions within the classified service when the eligible is first employed by the District, except for positions designated management or senior management. Veterans must supply a copy of their Form DD214 along with their application in order to receive such credit. Veterans credit can only be applied upon initial hire.
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VACATION
Effective July 1, 2023, all Confidential/Supervisory employees shall earn their vacation accrual according to the following vacation accrual schedule:

• In years 1-3 of service, employees earn 1 vacation day per month with a maximum of 12 days per year,
• In years 4-10 of service, employees earn 1.417 vacation days per month with a maximum of 17 days per year,
• In years 11-15 of service, employees earn 1.583 vacation days per month with a maximum of 19 days per year,
• In years 16-17 of service, employees earn 1.750 vacation days per month with a maximum of 21 days per year and
• In years 18 and beyond, employees earn 2 vacation days per month with a maximum of 24 vacation days per year.

Each increase in vacation allotment specified above starts in the month following the completion of the specified number of years.

HOLIDAYS
For employees who work tweve (12) months, fifteen (15) paid holidays and two (2) floating holidays are granted each calendar year.


SICK LEAVE
One (1) day of sick leave is earned for each full month of service which may be accumulated from year to year. Employees who transfer from another California school district, including a county superintendent of schools office, who have accrued sick leave may request that it be transferred to Rowland Unified School District.

HEALTH INSURANCE
Employees whose regular work assignment is thirty hours or more per week are eligible to participate in the District's insurance program which consists of major medical insurance, dental insurance, vision, life insurance and income protection.


The District provides eligible employees major medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
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EDUCATIONAL STIPEND
Effective July 1, 2023, all classified Confidential/Supervisory and Classified Management employees who hold a Bachelors or Masters degree in excess of the minimum educational level required for their position shall be provided with one annual stipend which shall be provided as follows:

• Bachelors Degree: $500 annually or
• Masters Degree: $1000 annually

ADVANCED SALARY STEP PLACEMENT :
New employees are normally placed at Step A of the appropriate salary range for this classification. If the hiring authority recommends advanced salary step placement to the Personnel Director, then the new employee's eligibility will be determined in accordance with Personnel Commission Rule and Regulation 17.2.1. The Personnel Commission shall have final approval on any initial salary step placement recommendations. Contact the Personnel Commission office for further information if you are hired.
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This supplemental application is part of the selection process and is considered an exam. It gives you the opportunity to fully explain your background and qualifications as they pertain to the position of Grounds/Construction Supervisor. Your answers to the following Supplemental Questions are required for your application to be considered complete. The information that you provide will be evaluated "as-is," and you will not have a second chance to revise or clarify the information provided. Please note: if you do not have experience, type "none."NOTE: Be sure to respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Overstating your skill level is considered false and/or misleading information. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information will be disqualified from further consideration or, if hired, may be terminated from employment. INSTRUCTIONS Read the following questions and type your responses to each question thoroughly, accurately. I have read and understand the following statement.

• Yes
• No

02


Please identify your highest level of education.

• No high school diploma
• High school or equivalent (e.g. GED)
• Some college coursework
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree or higher

03


Please describe your experience in grounds/construction and maintenance work. Be sure to include your specific experience with (if none, type NA):a. Fence and block wall construction (types and years of experience)b. Cement pouring and finishing (types and years of experience)c. Roofing Removal and installation (types- commercial/residential worked with and years of experience)
04


Please describe your lead or supervisory experience working in the grounds, construction, or maintenance field.• Indicate your title, amount of time in the position, and the number of staff members you managed/supervised.• Describe your responsibilities, if any, for the coordination, planning, training, development and evaluation of employee skills. If none, type NA
05


Describe your experience and responsibility in preparing and reviewing estimates of job costs. If none, describe what steps are involved in the process.
06


Describe your knowledge of OSHA safety rules, codes, and regulations applicable to building and grounds programs. If none, type "none."
07


Describe your experience preparing, reading, and interpreting shop drawings and blueprints. If none, type "none."
08


Describe your experience and responsibility conducting site and safety inspections and meetings. If none, type "none."
09


Describe your experience and responsibility in developing and implementing a preventative maintenance program. What record management techniques did you use to keep up to date? If you do not have direct experience with this, what steps would you take to develop a preventative maintenance program? What tracking tools would you use?
10


Describe your experience managing a large project. How did you plan and implement it? Who did you involve and was it successfully implemented on time and within budget? If it was not, how was this communicated? If none, type "none".
11


I have uploaded my proof of education (transcript on letterhead OR diploma). (Required for the application to be considered complete)

• Yes
• No

12



CONVICTION DISCLOSURE REMINDER I understand that I must disclose reportable criminal convictions and that failure to do so, regardless of expungements, will be cause for any conditional offer of employment to be rescinded due to a failure to disclose.All District staff undergo criminal background checks via the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), regardless of how long ago it was or what state it was in, IT WILL SHOW UP . Please return to the QUESTIONS section if you need to update your application BEFORE submitting your application.I have read and understand the statements above. Selecting "NO" will not absolve you from reporting your conviction properly. This question is intended to be a courtesy reminder for you to report convictions. Failure to disclose reportable convictions WILL cost you a job offer if you are selected for hire.

• Yes
• No

13


"I certify that I have answered the supplemental questions accurately and truthfully."

• Yes
• No

Required Question